Mtf.MessageBoxes 2.0.28

Mtf.MessageBoxes Documentation

Overview

This documentation provides guidance on how to use the MessageBoxes.dll library in your project. This library includes functionalities for displaying various message boxes, such as informational, confirmation, and error messages.

To install the Mtf.MessageBoxes package, follow these steps:

1. Add Package:

   • Open the terminal in your project directory.

   • Run the following command:

     dotnet add package Mtf.MessageBoxes
     

This will automatically download and reference the Mtf.MessageBoxes library in your project.

2. Include the Namespace: At the top of your code file, include the Mtf.MessageBoxes namespace:

   using Mtf.MessageBoxes;
   

Using Message Boxes

InfoBox

To display an informational message box with InfoBox, you can use the following methods based on your needs:

InfoBox.Show("Title", "Message");
InfoBox.Show("Title", "Message", intervalInMs: 5000);  // Displays for 5 seconds, then closes

• Parameters:
  • title: The title text for the message box.
  • message: The content of the message displayed in the box.
  • intervalInMs: (Optional) Duration in milliseconds for automatic closing.

Here's an improved version of the documentation for the ConfirmBox class. This version enhances clarity and provides additional context for users:

ConfirmBox

The ConfirmBox class displays a confirmation message box that prompts the user to confirm an action. You can specify the default decision (Yes or No) when creating the box. By default, the decision will be "No" when using the Decide.No parameter.

Usage

To display a confirmation message box, use the ConfirmBox.Show method:

if (ConfirmBox.Show("Confirmation", "Do you want to proceed?", Decide.No) == DialogResult.Yes)
{
    // User clicked Yes
}
else
{
    // User clicked No
}

Parameters

• Title: The title of the confirmation message box.
• Message: The content of the message displayed to the user.
• IntervalInMs: The time in milliseconds before the message box automatically closes (set to Timeout.Infinite for no automatic close).
• Default_Choose: Specifies the default choice for the confirmation action (Decide.Yes or Decide.No).

Returns

• DialogResult.Yes: The user clicked "Yes" to confirm the action.
• DialogResult.No: The user clicked "No" to decline the action.

Important Notes

• The message box automatically manages focus on the default button (Yes or No) based on the provided default decision.
• The Close method can be triggered programmatically if the timer is enabled, allowing for automatic closure after the specified interval.
• Ensure to handle both possible outcomes in your application logic based on the user's selection.

This documentation should give users a clearer understanding of how to use the ConfirmBox and what to expect when invoking it. Let me know if you need any further modifications!

ErrorBox

The ErrorBox class displays an error message box that can automatically close after a set interval or stay open until dismissed. It provides various overloads to handle different error display needs.

Usage

To display an error message, you can use ErrorBox.Show with either an exception object or a custom title and message:

1. Show Error Using Exception

   try
   {
       // Code that may throw an exception
   }
   catch (Exception ex)
   {
       ErrorBox.Show(ex);
   }
   

2. Show Error with Custom Title and Message

   ErrorBox.Show("Error Title", "An error occurred. Please try again.");
   

3. Show Error with Custom Interval

   To specify the duration (in milliseconds) for which the ErrorBox should stay open:

   ErrorBox.Show("Error Title", "An error occurred. Please try again.", 5000);
   

4. Show Error with Parent Form

   To show the ErrorBox centered within a specific parent form:

   ErrorBox.Show(this, "Error Title", "An error occurred within this form.");
   

Parameters

• Error Title (string): The title displayed at the top of the error message box.
• Error Message (string): The message explaining the error.
• Exception (Exception): An exception whose details are displayed in the error message box.
• Interval (int): The duration (in milliseconds) before the ErrorBox closes automatically. If set to Timeout.Infinite, the box will stay open until manually closed.
• Parent Form (Form): The form to center the error message box within.

Here's an updated version of the documentation for the DebugErrorBox class, providing clearer guidance on its purpose and usage:

DebugErrorBox

The DebugErrorBox class is designed to display error messages when an exception occurs, but only if a debugger is attached to the application. This is useful for debugging purposes, allowing developers to see error messages without disrupting normal application flow in production environments.

Methods

• Show(Exception ex): Displays an error message box containing the exception details. This method will only show the message box if a debugger is attached.

  Parameters:

  • ex: The exception to display.

try
{
    // Code that may throw an exception
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
    DebugErrorBox.Show(ex);
}

• Show(string title, string message): Displays an error message box with a custom title and message. This method will also only show the message box if a debugger is attached.

  Parameters:

  • title: The title of the error message box.
  • message: The content of the message to display.

try
{
    // Code that may throw an exception
    throw new InvalidOperationException("An error occurred.");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
    DebugErrorBox.Show("Error", ex.Message); // This will show the error box if debugging
}

InputBox

var answer = InputBox.Show(title, message, timeout);
if (answer != null)
{
    InfoBox.Show("Correct answer!", answer);
}

WaitForm

const int from = 0, to = 100;
WaitForm.ExecuteAction(progress =>
{
	for (int percent = from; percent < to; percent++)
	{
		Thread.Sleep(100);
		progress.Report(new ProgressReport
		{
			Percentage = percent,
			StatusMessage = $"Progress: {percent}%"
		});
	}
}, from, to, "Please wait…");

ExceptionHandler

The ExceptionHandler class subscribes to Application.ThreadException and AppDomain.CurrentDomain.UnhandledException and shows an ErrorBox.

using Mtf.MessageBoxes.Exceptions;
using System.Windows.Forms;

static class Program
{
    /// <summary>
    /// The main entry point for the application.
    /// </summary>
    [STAThread]
    static void Main()
    {
        ExceptionHandler.CatchUnhandledExceptions();

        Application.EnableVisualStyles();
        Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);
        Application.Run(new MainForm());
    }
}

Important Notes

• The DebugErrorBox is intended for use during development and debugging. It will not interfere with the user experience in production since it checks for an attached debugger before displaying any messages.
• Make sure to utilize this functionality for error logging or debugging purposes only to keep your production code clean and user-friendly.

This documentation provides clear instructions and examples for using the DebugErrorBox, ensuring developers understand how and when to implement it. If you need further adjustments, let me know!

Examples from MessageBoxSender (GitHub sources must be compiled. - MessageBoxSender GitHub Repository)

You can see examples of how to call these message boxes in the message.bat file of the MessageBoxSender application. Here are some sample calls:

:: Example of InfoBox
MessageBoxSender InfoBox "Application Update" "An update is available."

:: Example of ConfirmBox
MessageBoxSender ConfirmBox "Confirmation" "Do you want to save changes?"

:: Example of ErrorBox
MessageBoxSender ErrorBox "Critical Error" "An unexpected error has occurred."